Elizabeth Marie Desjarlais

Elizabeth Marie Desjarlais, a devoted homemaker and the heart of her family, passed away on April 17, 2026, in Fort McMurray, Alberta, at the age of 88 years.

A lover of the outdoors and old country music, she was happiest when the sun was out and the radio was playing. Her life was defined by her selfless care for others, having raised generations of grandchildren and great-grandchildren with patience and pride. Known for her signature love of the colour purple, she brought brightness to every room. Elizabeth was always ready for an adventure; she famously “hitchhiked” her way into family vehicles to ensure she never missed a road trip or a simple drive. She leaves behind a legacy of laughter, long rides, and a family that will miss her deeply.

Elizabeth was survived by her children: Martha and Ernie (Wendy) Desjarlais; grandchildren: Darren Auger, Devon Grant, Devon Pruden, Erwin (Kelsey) Boucher, Kim Desjarlais, Tiarra (Tristan) Tremblay, Shashawna Tremblay, Dakota Tremblay, Melissa Auger, Wanda (Steven) Whitford, Edward (Stacy) Powder, Tanya (Darcy) Powder, Roxanne Powder, Jake (Francine) Desjarlais, Kyle Desjarlais, Rayanne Shephard, Chyanne Westby, Chris Desjarlais, Curtis Desjarlais, Maggie Desjarlais, Tyler (Monica) Powder; great grandchildren: Ryan (Justice) Sunday, Trevor Powder, Alysha Whitford, Tyrell Whitford, Rheanna Stevens, Kylie McKenzie, Danielle Powder, Harlyn Powder, Jaylynn Powder, Louise Dumont, Hanna Powder, Keagan Powder, Summer Powder, Natasha Powder, Emily Atkinson, Dawson (Aurellia) Desjarlais, Drayden Desjarlais, Shakera Desjarlais, Kadence Desjarlais, Zoey Desjarlais, Justice Desjarlais, Atticus Desjarlais, Ava Monias-Boucher, Erwin Jr. Monias-Boucher, Michael  Ward, Shania (Sebastian) Desjarlais, Kadence Desjarlais, Bently Tremblay, Rachel Cheechum, Brandon Cheechum, Hayzen Monias, Miko Monias, Westyn Aaron, Brayden Auger, Levi Auger; great great grandchildren: Kinsley, Kyzen, Kehlani, Kaycen, Kamron, Khaleesi, Boyce, Ayla, Bear, Sequoia; sister: Aneta Quintal; son-in-law: John Cardinal; daughters-in-law: Olivia Powder, Pamela Tremblay.

She will be going in to the arms of her husband Tommy “Thomy” Desjarlais; children: Ernest, Dan, Rita, Lawrence, Raymond, William, Alex, Archie, Jimmy and Dennis; beloved grandchildren: Daylyn Mason, Rachel Keith, AJ.; parents: Sylvester “Sylvest” & Marie Bone; brothers: Rene Bone, Joe Bone; sister: Bertha Reid, Martha Bone, Shirley Bone; grandparents: Lili & Edward Caster.

She will be going home on Tuesday, April 21, 2026, to Conklin, Alberta (Conklin MultiPlex), leaving Mission View Funeral Chapel at 4:00 p.m.

Funeral Service will be held on Thursday, April 23, 2026, at 12:00 p.m. at the Conklin MultiPlex, with burial to follow at the St. Vincent Cemetery.

Father Jayson Durante will be officiating.

Pallbearers: Kyle Desjarlais, Darren Auger, Dale Quintal, Tyrell Whitford, Tristan Memnook, Daryl Quintal.

Honorary Pallbearers: All who knew and loved Elizabeth.

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